Eric Nuefeld

Eric Neufeld was born and raised in Denver Colorado. It was on the Front Range that fishing became a passion. While attending the University of Colorado in Boulder, Eric was able to guide the local lakes and streams to avoid flipping burgers for extra cash while in school. After graduating a fantastic opportunity to pursue his fishing addiction arose in the great state of Alaska. Guiding at Alaska West in Southwest Alaska opened many new doors in the sport of angling. This was the perfect spawning ground for an education in using the 2 handed rod for Salmon and Trout. While working with some of the greatest Pacific Salmon guides on the planet the 2 handed education was in full swing!
Fortunately the opportunity to work in Southern Chile came around and this allowed for full time employment working on the water. Chile was a fantastic place to learn new trout tactics, refine early practices and techniques. Ironically the Salmon fisheries in Southern Chile allowed for angling opportunities similar to those found in Alaska.
No doubt the guide carrier was intense but only lived 6 years. George Cook of Anglers Rendezvous recruited Eric as a sub sales representative and a new carrier was born.
Today, Eric owns and operates Raging River Sales which represents in the Northwest Simms Fishing Products, Airflo, Echo, Umpqua, Winston Fly Rods and Nautilus Reels. He, his wonderful wife, dog and cat reside in North Bend Washington.